Jodie Schlaefer

Jodie Schlaefer is a CERC Postdoctoral Fellow at CSIRO, specializing in biophysical modeling and marine ecology. Her work focuses on climate projections for the Great Barrier Reef and understanding population structures of marine organisms through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Education:
  • PhD (2020), James Cook University
  • BSc (Hons, 2014), James Cook University

Research Interests:
Jodie investigates how physical oceanography interacts with biological systems to shape marine population dynamics. Her research bridges biophysical modeling with empirical data to study coral reefs, seagrasses, and jellyfish, emphasizing ecosystem connectivity and climate change impacts.

Professional Contributions:
Prior to CSIRO, she worked at James Cook University as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2020-2021) and Research Assistant (2018-2020), contributing to coral reef studies and ecosystem modeling. She holds ORCID 0000-0002-8078-900X.

Scientific Awards:

• CERC Postdoctoral Fellowship